Chanel serves as Director of Strategic Initiatives, leading efforts to strengthen reentry pathways, expand employment access, and advance advocacy for people impacted by incarceration. Her work is grounded in nearly 17 years of incarceration in Texas and a commitment to the dignity and rights of those still inside.
With a background as a Reentry Peer Specialist and as a devoted mother, Chanel brings a practical, people-centered approach to strategy and implementation. She focuses on removing barriers for formerly incarcerated women and ensuring individuals returning home have the support and resources needed to rebuild their lives.